Since the increase in the cost of fuel, notifications concerning the new bus fares for particular communities have been disseminated via social media. However, Acting Superintendent of Police, Leana Edwards, filed this report, on behalf of the Chief of Police, in regards to this matter.   “It has been brought to the attention of the […]

Dear Nenen,  I really hope you can help me with this delicate matter. I grew up in a Christian home and was a virgin when I got married. I love my husband; I want to make that clear. However, my husband’s approach to having sex is to come and ask when he’s in the mood, […]

Medals and Cut Eye is a weekly highlight that seeks to praise people or events by giving them their ‘medals’ for their positive contribution to our Dominican society; while ‘Cut eye’ will be dished out to those whose actions are undesirable. Medals are awarded to: …the parents who worked tirelessly in ensuring that their children […]

(MoBGEANFS)-The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, in its thrust to become the world’s first climate resilient nation, aims to promote a sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems, which supports conservation and sustainable use of Dominica’s natural resources, while ensuring food and nutrition security, wealth creation, employment, diversified livelihoods and rural development. In pursuit […]

Did you know that breadfruit is not native to the Caribbean? In 1787, through the utmost determination of Captain William Bligh, the humble breadfruit first landed int the Caribbean from Tahiti. It was brought here mainly because it was considered an inexpensive and filling source of food for the slaves. Its scientific name Artocarpus, is […]

Teachers at the Isaiah Thomas Secondary School (ITSS) continue to stand in solidary with Miss Kendra Roberts, who they believe has been treated unfairly by the Ministry of Education. Miss Roberts acted as one of the vice principals at the school for the last six years. However, at the end of the last school year […]

On March 9th, 2022, the Kalinago Development Fund was officially established in an effort at facilitating the borrowing power of the Kalinago people. For a long time, they have had the challenge of accessing finance from commercial banks and credit unions, due to the ‘Commonly Owned land’ arrangement that exists in the Kalinago Territory. Hopefully, […]

Growing up in Dominica means that there are particular expressions and sayings that one would have been exposed to, that perhaps would not have been encountered elsewhere. As with everything else, colloquial sayings come and go, but the memories that some of these stir up, warm up the soul. Do you know any of these […]

On Wednesday 10th March 2022, history took effect in Salisbury as villagers went to the poll for the first Village Council election in fifty-nine (59) years. Following a day of voting, five individuals formed part of history as they were elected as the top candidates at yesterday’s election. In order of most votes, the electees […]